Episode 1014
From Countdown
Episode 1014 was broadcast on 17 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Derek Coombs played Pat Daines, with Derek Coombs winning 56 – 15. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Derek Coombs | Score | Pat Daines | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NNTBAOARF | BOAT | 4 – 0 | afront ☓ | BARTON, NATRON* | 6 |
| 2 | XWRZEAIQY | WAXIER | 10 – 0 | YEAR | 12 | |
| 3 | LDTTEAUTE | TATTLED | 17 – 0 | LAUD | 19 | |
| 4 | 75 100 25 6 1 7 → 675 | 675
6 × 100 + 75 |
27 – 10 | 675
6 × 100 + 75 |
|
29 |
| 5 | FLBROIODR | BLOOD | 32 – 15 | DROOL | BIFOLD*, FLORID*, FORBID | 35 |
| 6 | LTRCAIAPO | TROPICAL | 40 – 15 | TRAIL | CORALITA* | 43 |
| 7 | EIHSGESDS | SIGHED | 46 – 15 | SHIED | DISHES*, DISSES*, HEDGES, HISSED*, HISSES*, SEDGES*, SEISED*, SEISES*, SIEGES | 49 |
| 8 | 25 7 10 1 9 5 → 964 | 957 ☓ | 46 – 15 | — |
CV: 964 = 7 × 5 × 25 + 9 × 10 − 1 |
59 |
| 9 | ECAMELPIE | PIECEMEAL
(17 seconds) |
56 – 15 | 69 |
